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By - Neeti Niyaman
SHANTI Bill, 2025: A Primer on Nuclear Regulation in India
The SHANTI Bill, 2025 proposes a unified legal framework for nuclear energy in India, replacing legacy laws and enabling regulated private participation, strengthened safety oversight, and clearer liability norms, while retaining strong governmental control over sensitive and strategic nuclear activities.
By - Neeti Niyaman
CERC issues Removal of Difficulties Order: Key Clarifications under the GNA Regulations, 2022
CERC’s Removal of Difficulties Order under the GNA Regulations, 2022 provides crucial clarifications and timeline relaxations following the Third Amendment, addressing operational challenges around solar and non-solar hour access, ESS charging, land timelines, and transitional compliance for renewable projects.
By - Neeti Niyaman
CROSSROADS OF AUTONOMY AND OVERSIGHT: ANTI-ARBITRAL INJUNCTIONS IN INDIA AND ABROAD
Indian courts increasingly walk a fine line between respecting arbitral autonomy and preventing abuse of process. This article examines when anti-arbitral injunctions may be granted in domestic and foreign-seated arbitrations, and how courts balance minimal interference with procedural fairness.
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When TV Studios become Courtrooms: Judicial response to Media Trials in India
Media trials in India raise a serious constitutional dilemma, as sensational reporting often collides with the right to a fair trial. This article examines how courts have responded, the legal framework governing prejudicial coverage, and the safeguards needed to balance press freedom with due process.
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National Policy on biofuels / EBP programme – Striking a balance between consumer rights and Public Policy
India’s National Policy on Biofuels and the E20 programme aim to reduce crude-oil imports and expand cleaner fuels, but concerns remain on crop patterns, water use, vehicle compatibility, and consumer rights. This piece examines the benefits, criticisms, and the need for a more balanced rollout.
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Government Notifies DPDP Rules and Establishes the Data Protection Board
The DPDP Rules, 2025 activate India’s new data-protection framework with clear notice-and-consent requirements, strict breach reporting, structured security obligations, and a phased compliance timeline. The Rules establish the Data Protection Board and introduce detailed duties for Data Fiduciaries and Significant Data Fiduciaries.
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Intermediaries in Spotlight: Understanding Rule 3(1)(D)
The 2025 amendment to Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules strengthens India’s digital governance framework by embedding higher-level authorisation, reasoned decision-making, and monthly review of takedown orders reinforcing transparency, accountability, and procedural fairness while maintaining the delicate balance between regulation and digital freedom.
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Overview and Analysis of CERC’s Proposed Framework on Buyout Price for RCO Compliance
CERC has proposed a Buyout Price mechanism as an alternate route under the Renewable Consumption Obligation framework, allowing entities to pay a fixed amount when renewable power or RECs are unavailable while ensuring direct renewable procurement remains the preferred and primary compliance method.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Timelines in Arbitration: Balancing Party Autonomy, Judicial Restraint, and Procedural Discipline
The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Aneja Constructions v. Doosan Power Systems highlights the tension between party autonomy and procedural flexibility in arbitration. The article examines how judicial restraint, institutional timelines, and procedural discipline must align to preserve efficiency and fairness in arbitral proceedings.
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TORT OF ALIENATION OF AFFECTION
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Shelly Mahajan v. Bhanushree Bahl revives the old common-law tort of alienation of affection, allowing civil claims for wrongful interference in marriage. It marks a rare intersection between personal autonomy and legal protection of marital companionship in India.
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